Jim Henson: The Works: The Art, the Magic, the Imagination

by Christopher Finch

Book Overview

The ultimate gift for Muppet lovers everywhere, this extraordinary tribute celebrates 40 years of Henson's creative genius--from his best-known inventions to his lesser known but equally fascinating... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0679412034
• ISBN13: 9780679412038
• Release Date: October 1993
• Publisher: Random House
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 2.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 10.2" x 10.2"

Customer Reviews

A GREAT BOOK ABOUT A GREAT MAN!

A must have gem for any die hard Jim Henson fan. This book is rich and loaded with information and pictures on the evolution of Kermit the Frog and Jim Henson's life. From SAM AND FRIENDS to COMMERCIAL SHORTS (Wilkins Coffee and La Choy Chow Mein) to SESAME STREET. That's not all there's great stuff on THE MUPPET SHOW, including an entire page of small pictures of all 120 Guest Stars with songs and pictures and skits from the shows. From THE MUPPET MOVIE to LABYRINTH to FRAGGLE ROCK to so much more, you will want to read it over and over again. Something to share with your young one's over the years as well. BUY IT, YOU'LL LOVE IT! Rest in peace, Jim Henson! You were THE genius!

an incredible book for muppet lovers everywhere

This book is absolutely incredible! Every page is bursting with the zany creativity that Jim Henson inspires in us all. This book is well-worth the price for the photos alone -- everything from early obsure works to Sesame Street to my hero, Kermit the Frog. The text is engaging, informative and full of interesting stories behind the movies and tv shows that have made so many of us laugh. If you are part of the Muppet generation like me you will especially appreciate the fond memories this book brings back.

What an absolutely WONDERFUL book!

This book is a must-have for any fan of Henson's work, be it with the Children's Television Workshop (Sesame Street) or in his various Muppet television shows and movies. Beautifully photographed and lovingly written, this book would make the perfect gift for anyone with a love of pure imagination and magic. Life is a journey filled with the wonder of discovery, and Jim Henson was a visionary who helped us all to find the "Kermit" in ourselves

Worthwhile reading on the late Muppet Master

Jim Henson truely wsa a creative genious. The original development sketches of the muppet characters truely makes this book a gem